I make handmade knitted and crocheted goods and they are highly sought after. The people I gift them to appreciate the time and thought that goes into each gift.

Either is fine but handmade is really special.

Hand made is great if you are crafty but bought is easier

These days handmade gifts are more valuable because people have less and less time due to such a high pace of life. Maybe Covid help us to go back to old time.

love and still have the many items my sons, and now also grandkids have made for us through the years, especially 2 items our 2nd grandson made me 5 years ago, a wooden stool for the caravan which I still use in the kitchen to reach my top shelves, and a walking stick made from a tree branch, and it has come to be very handy since my fall and awaiting a knee replacement thank you Noah, when you gave it to me you said for when I get old, well that time has come

Every mother/father when they get a handmade gift or card from their child.

The old saying "It's the thought that counts". For someone to go to any trouble just for me is absolutely heart warming no matter what.

Love either

I do like the hand made gifts and cards.

Handmade or bought really doesn't bother me. I like both.

Handmade by your children or other kids is lovely. I have made things that i thought were good for people and then cringe years later at how bad they were.

Hand made is much more personal - it requires thought and time. I think it is an expression from someone showing they care about you.

Hand made express personal expression

i do. I love homemade gifts.

I do, I treasure handmade over store bought. Often the quality is better too. Plus the love and effort, store bought is nice, but handmade is personal.

I am delighted when I receive a handmade gift or a card I always find the thought more worth than a bought gift

Handmade presents are the most valuable, both giving and getting.

Me…I love handmade gifts or free things from nature with thought. They mean so much more

I love birthday cards made by my kids, they have personalised and sometimes funny messages.

Yes, they're the best. Macaroni necklaces & spiral pasta photo frames were a speciality.

A hand made gift is priceless and meaningful especially when made by my granddaughter.

I prefer to get something home made given to me, as it shows that the gift was intended for you, so it's special. Not interested in store bought cards, unless it's for a very special occasion and would want to keep it, but otherwise I would prefer to either get something else to add to the gift given. Cards are a waste of money as they are just thrown away. To me a handwritten note is much nicer. Anyway, I am of the age where no gift is needed, just a hug and the fact that the person has remembered. I don't need to add anything to my collections. A trip out to have a coffee out with a friend or dinner out with family, would be lovely.and nothing else needed. Edited 27-Jul-21 16:48pm

Handmade wins hands down it is something personal

depends on either the quality of the hand made gift OR the conditions under which the gift was created. either way a hand made one beats the hell out of anything that was just purchased even if it was something that you always wanted

One can not put a price on handmade gifts and cards x

Hand made gifts are magic

for shure handmade gifts are a gift you remember for a long time

Anything made with love...especially for you...is the best gift in the world

Hand made does have more sentimental value and memories, but sometimes I receive something I need

Not very good with crafts

Use to love when my kids made things at school for Mothers/Fathers Day is is special

I knit or crochet a lot of gifts.

I think home made things are a very special gift they mean more as the person giving them has but more into the thought of the gift

I'm not great at craft stuff...

hand made are very personel

Handmade is very much appreciated, especially from the grandkids.

Giving gifts is an issue especially if someone does not like it. Yet I have nothing to compare it to since I receive none. I give money they prefer that.

Handmade,Definitely when made by children and grandchildren

When you are young you want to get really good stuff but as you get more experienced you learn to appreciate the sentiment of a personal gift….for me there’s nothing better than some edible homemade goodies….lol

It depends on the person giving and receiving. I am not a handmade gift maker so mine are shop bought

Hand made gifts demonstrates both a personal skill and dedication from the gifted gift maker. Reminds me a lot of Art class and Woodworks back in school days. Poem from L Milton Hankins. A Day At School School bell rang Pledge was said Children sang. Reading first on the bill With groups according to Proficiency and skill; Arithmetic quickly Followed before lunch time-- A subject most prickly. Post lunch came lessons in history Geography quickly followed it Along with science, a mystery. When we were sleepiest, teacher read A story to hold our interest We tried to keep from nodding our heads. Last came music and creative art End of the school day slowly approached, We readied ourselves, glad to depart.

It is too difficult for me with arthritic hands so I buy all my cards and gifts nowadays.

Sentiment for family, bought gifts for other

we were bought up to know that it was the thought behind the gift, not the gift itself. i have a friend in australia who sends me the most beautiful birthday cards by email, and it is lovely to receive.

I love handmade gifts. I have quilts and "rag rugs" that my Grandma made for me. I have beautiful crocheted blankets from my Aunt.

I don't mind what i receive. As for giving, only those who truly deserve it get handmade cards or gifts from me. I love knitting for others, but you have to be knit-worthy to receive a hand made item as a gift, otherwise i'm happy to sell you something.

Prefer a gift card - that way I can buy what I really want

Gift cards are the best. All my family are along way from me so a gift card is the easiest way.

handmade with love.

IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO IT`S A GIFT NO MATTER WHAT

I love handmade

I always look forward to getting a card from my sister as she makes all her own and they are made with love. I have kept every one of them. I very much value handmade over bought. it's the thought that counts and when I buy, I try to buy handmade gifts from the markets to support the small traders.

We don't do gifts at all. Just cook a lovely meal for us all on special celebrations, including christmas. It's all about family, not things.

I love handmade gifts, the best ever

I love hand made gifts. My children made them at their woodwork class at college, even my little ones draw their pictures on sheet of paper, and give them to me as a gift on christmas, I still have them They are my treasures Their time and effort went in making them and are precious, better than any gold

I loved receiving handadecards from children ,they all grown up now ,but I have my grandchildren ,I still still love those cards.

there was nothing better then getting a gift from your children that they made for you it might only be a card but i have kept them all

Love home made it makes it more special

I appreciate the time and effort in making cards but why bother if you can afford to buy one

You can not pair a handmade card to a bought card. It takes love and thought to write by hand where a pc does not

My cousin's wife makes Christmas cards. They are lovely and unique. I have kept them all as I appreciate the time and effort she has put into them.

Not much thought goes into gift cards as a gift, therefore a handmade gift is much more precious because a lot of thought and effort goes into it.... Having said that, a gift card enables the person to buy what they want

I like both, but do especially value home made

I usually prefer handmade especially if I do know it was made with love. I try and focus on what the individual person likes and if I feel I can make them something or might be better off buying for them. I can tell when someone cares about me by what they get for me. If they get something they know I will love or make it then I know either way it was made or bought with love and that's all that matters.

I appreciate homemade gifts and cards because time, effort and thought has gone into them and this is something you cannot buy.

I love the handmade cards and gifts my grandchildren have made over the years they are all very special to me and have kept all of them. Brings back lovely memories and they love the fact that Nana has kept them all. Edited 27-Jul-21 07:23am

I think handmade gifts is nicer than bought gifts is because you are working hard to create the prefect for someone you care that you put more time and energy into it than a bought gifts.

Giving handmade gifts is not my thang - vision issues! Furthermore, I only had two friends (females) - one is my ex-wife (and we do not exchange gifts). My other female friend I give her gift cards - twice a year (her birthdate and christmas) too Bloomingdale (which she can use in the store or online) and then I treat her to dinner - twice a year (on her birthday and christmas)!

I do it the other way around. What do you give kids that have everything! I give the family kids things that I make like (google search great for info)... a booklet I made on world coins and I start them off with the coins I kept from my overseas trips. I made a writing/calligraphy book and added an old fashioned pen and ink bottle...a family box with a dvd of old home movies, popcorn (they had to make) and lollies...a NYE box to take with them to their annual beach holiday (munchies, sparklers, water bombs and balloons. They always get a surprise from their Grand Aunt LOL

Yes please. Have a kitchen full of pictures grandkids have made for me